The Guardian

Newsom signs law to shield California elections from federal interference

Governor says law is a response to ‘legitimate anxiety’ about Trump’s tactics targeting Democratic-led cities and statesGavin Newsom, California’s governor, signed legislation Wednesday that aims to shield California elections from federal interference, saying he expected Donald Trump’s administration to try to meddle in the midterms this year.The law, which took effect immediately and came days before next Tuesday’s primary, prohibits any person – including federal agents – from accessing voter

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

No Kings event set for 14 June, as Trump celebrates birthday with White House UFC bout

A Night to Build Community will feature concert with Bette Midler, Patti Smith and Rufus Wainwright streaming nationwideSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The No Kings movement has announced a nationwide event on 14 June, directly counter-programming Donald Trump’s 80th birthday celebrations and a Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bout on the south lawn of the White House.The centerpiece is a 90-minute concert at New York’s Town Hall featuring entertainer Bette Midler, songwrit

general  May 28, 2026

WSJ World News

JD.com’s $2.6 Billion Ceconomy Takeover Move Faces In-Depth EU Probe

The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, said that the deal could potentially distort competition in the bloc’s internal market.

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Burnham steps back from past calls to end immigration benefits restriction

Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate understood to have changed stance on no recourse to public funds policyUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has rolled back from his previous calls for ministers to scrap a restriction on immigrants claiming benefits as the Makerfield byelection places greater scrutiny on his policy positions.As Greater Manchester mayor, Burnham has called several times for an end to the rule known as no recourse to public funds (NRPF), which since 1999 has preve

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BBC World

Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike'

Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month's ceasefire.

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

‘Deep unease’ at BBC Radio Scotland as majority of axed presenters are women

The changes are part of a sweeping shake-up by Victoria Easton Riley, BBC Scotland’s new head of audio and eventsThere is a “deep sense of unease” among staff at BBC Radio Scotland after a succession of respected arts presenters, more than half of them women, were dropped from schedules.The changes have prompted questions about diversity of coverage amid an apparent shift to a “more commercial sensibility” for the public broadcaster. Continue reading...

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

‘True patriot’: White House pays bizarre tribute to Harambe 10 years after gorilla’s death

White House made lengthy post about gorilla shot dead at Cincinnati zoo after a toddler entered his enclosure in 2016Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The White House has posted on social media a tribute to mark Thursday’s 10th anniversary of the death of a figure it called “a true patriot”.The hero was not a human, however; it concerned the infamous case of the 400lb western lowland gorilla that had been named Harambe, which was shot dead at the Cincinnati zoo after a toddler en

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WSJ World News

Sweden Agrees to Saab Fighter Jet Deal With Ukraine

Ukraine intends to allocate around $2.91 billion from the European Union’s support loan for the purchase.

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Irish datacentres have increased household bills by hundreds of euros, report finds

Growing fleet of datacentres last year used 22% of the country’s electricityEnergy demand by datacentres in Ireland has added hundreds of euros to household electricity bills in a pattern that could be replicated across Europe, according to a new report.The centres have “drained” €715m (£620m) from the Irish economy and increased household bills by a cumulative average of €360 between 2015 and 2023, said the report commissioned by Friends of the Earth Ireland and Beyond Fossil Fuels. Continue re

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Burberry boss could earn up to £12.2m under new bonus scheme

Joshua Schulman – hired to help revive brand – was paid £4m in year to March, including bonus and relocation supportBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Burberry could earn up to £12.2m after the luxury British brand introduced a new bonus scheme.Joshua Schulman, a former chief executive of the US fashion brand Coach who was hired in July 2024 to help revive Burberry, was paid £4m in the year to March, up from £2.5m for his first nine months in the job. Continue reading...

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Blair’s fossil fuel ideas ‘bizarre’ in face of energy and climate crises, experts say

Energy specialists say abandoning net zero and increasing oil and gas drilling would cause more instability for BritonsAbandoning net zero and drilling for more oil and gas in the North Sea would be a massive setback for the UK and would not help the economy, leading experts have said in response to claims by the former prime minister Tony Blair.“This is a bizarre intervention to make during the worst May heatwave on record and when the Iran crisis is providing yet more evidence of the enormous

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Ministers in talks over shelving carbon tax on fertiliser to curb food inflation

Exclusive: Package of measures discussed with farmers, including pause on duty due to come into effect next year Ministers are in discussions about suspending a carbon tax on fertilisers, due to come into effect early next year, in an effort to curb food inflation.The move would be part of a package of measures, including the suspension of import tariffs on a range of foods including bread, biscuits and bananas. Continue reading...

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Marrried at First Sight UK had ‘unhealthy’ focus on sex, say show’s insiders

Crew members claim hit Channel 4 show’s culture was ‘toxic from the top down’ amid allegations of rape by female cast membersMarried at First Sight UK had an “unhealthy” focus on whether cast members were having sex, former and current workers on the show have said.One former crew member said the culture on the hit Channel 4 show was “toxic from the top down”. The claims from crew members were reported by the BBC, which previously broadcast allegations from two female cast members that they were

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

EU fines Temu for failing to stop sale of illegal and dangerous products

European Commission finds shoppers on Chinese website very likely to find unsafe items and imposes €200m penaltyEU regulators have fined the Chinese shopping website Temu €200m (£173m) for failing to stop the sale of illegal and dangerous products.The European Commission imposed the penalty after a 19-month investigation that found consumers were very likely to encounter illegal or unsafe products including baby toys and electronics on the firm’s website. Continue reading...

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Family accuse FCDO of lack of support over death of UK man in Grenada

Pathologist found Andrew Frederick’s death was a homicide but UK authorities refused specialist helpThe grieving family of a British man found dead in his home on the Caribbean island of Grenada have accused UK authorities of failing to support their fight for justice.The family of Andrew Frederick, 47, whose body was discovered on 4 January, are calling for an urgent review of the policies governing UK assistance to the loved ones of Brits killed abroad. Continue reading...

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Argentina’s ‘European’ self-image under renewed scrutiny after racist incidents in Brazil

Case involving seven-year-old boy is latest flashpoint in debate over race relations in Latin America‘Argentina needs to end its fantasy of being a European country’: Lucrecia Martel on the story of a killingA woman celebrating her 32nd birthday on a train journey in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais was horrified when a fellow passenger alerted her that an unknown man had been secretly filming her seven-year-old son.When confronted, the man – an Argentinian tourist – initially refused to show

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Man who said knife was carried as part of Sikh faith guilty of murdering Southampton student

Prosecutors said Vickrum Digwa lied about the fatal attack on Henry Nowak after claiming self-defenceA man has been found guilty of murdering a university student with a 21cm-long knife that he claimed he was carrying for religious reasons.When police arrived at the scene in Southampton, Vickrum Digwa, 23, claimed his victim, 18-year-old Henry Nowak, had racially abused him and knocked his turban off, prompting police to handcuff the teenager before they discovered his fatal wounds. Continue rea

general  May 28, 2026

WSJ World News

Some ECB Officials Were Open to Rate Rise in April

The account of the meeting underpins expectations for a move next month.

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

The race for oil: will Jamaica be the next country to drill and what does that mean for its green pledges?

With early tests suggesting the presence of crude oil, the Caribbean island has begun to debate whether it could justify becoming a producerJamaica is closer than ever to drilling for oil. Tests on samples from the seabed off the Caribbean island’s south coast earlier this year identified hydrocarbons, which suggest the presence of crude oil below ground.Jamaica imports all its fuel, which costs about $1.5-2bn (£1.1bn-1.5bn) annually, depending on global oil prices. It is a persistent drag on an

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NY Times World

Pressure Grows on Spain’s Leader After Police Raid His Party Office

After a judge accused his party of corruption, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain has faced mounting calls to resign.

general  May 28, 2026